When we think of healthy snacks, one common go-to is a handful of nuts. Almonds, cashews, walnuts, and peanuts. But did you know that peanuts are not actually nuts? That’s right! Although we casually ...

If you've ever read the ingredient label on a pack of peanuts, you may have noticed that they are not classified as tree nuts like almonds, cashews, or pecans. This is because, despite the misleading ...

Even though they’re all found in the same aisle at the grocery store, there’s one key difference between tree nuts (which include almonds, walnuts, cashews, and pistachios, to name a few) and peanuts.

How does that old Almond Joy commercial go? Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. Yes, that's the one. But wait, what is a tree nut? Sometimes it's not always clear what distinguishes an ...

Toss toasted pecans into a salad instead of croutons. Add chopped walnuts to Saturday morning’s pancake mix. Swirl some peanut butter into the sauce of a vegetable stir-fry. These simple steps to add ...

Peanuts, almonds and pistachios are the nuts with the most protein—and they deliver fiber too. Cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, and Brazil nuts also provide protein, along with other nutrients. Smart ...